Hybrid tea rose plant named &#39;Tantalizing Red&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant variety with red flowers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety ofrose plant of the hybrid tea rose which was created by crossing as seedand pollen parents two (2) unknown rose varieties. The varietaldenomination of the new variety is ‘TANTALIZING RED’.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new varietywhich distinguishes it from other varieties of which I am aware, is itsattractive red flowers.

[0003] Asexual reproduction by propagation by budding of the new varietyas performed in Wasco, Calif. shows that the foregoing and otherdistinguishing characteristics come true to form and are established andtransmitted through succeeding propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

[0004] The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of theflowers of the new variety depicted in color as nearly true as it isreasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration of thischaracter.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

[0005] The following is a detailed description of 2-year budded plantsof the new variety , with color terminology in accordance with The RoyalHorticultural Society Colour Chart (RHSCC). The terminology used incolor description herein refers to plate numbers in the aforementionedcolor chart. Phenotypic expression may vary with light availability,environmental and cultural conditions.

[0006] The following observations are made of specimens grown outdoorsin Wasco, Calif., during November.

PLANT

[0007] Form: Upright

[0008] Growth: Vigorous, non-uniform

[0009] Size: Height about 6 feet; width about 3 feet

[0010] Foliage

[0011]Size.—Length about 2 ½ inches; width about 1 ¾ inches.

[0012]Quantity.—About 7

[0013]Color.—New foliage: Upper side near 146A; under side near 182BMature Upper side near 147A; under foliage: side near 147C

[0014]Shape.—Elliptic.

[0015]Texture.—Upper side: Smooth Under side: Matte

[0016]Edge.—Serrated.

[0017]Serration.—Slight.

[0018] Petioles: Top surface color near 144B;

[0019] Under side near 144A

[0020] Stipules: Normal

[0021] Auricle: Alan shaped

[0022] Rachis: Smooth

[0023] Variegation: Slight

[0024] Veination: None observed

WOOD

[0025] New shoots

[0026]Bark.—Smooth.

[0027]Wood.—Near 60A

[0028] Old wood

[0029]Bark.—Smooth.

[0030]Wood.—Near 146B.

[0031] Flowering stem: Length about 6 inches

[0032] Winter Hardiness: Completely winter hardy

[0033] Resistance to Disease: Average

[0034] Temperature range: Between 16° and 120° F.

[0035] Internode spacing: Regular

[0036] Preferred growing conditions: Full sun

[0037] Growth habit: Upright

[0038] Leaves per stem: About 7

FLOWER/INFLORESCENCE

[0039] Blooming Habit: Recurrent

[0040]Bud.—About 1 {fraction (3/16)} inch Form: High centered classicrose form Color: Before sepals divide color near 60A; when sepals firstdivide color near 60C; when petals begin to unfurl color near 63B

[0041]Sepals.—Pointed on ends; regular appearance. Size: Length inrelation to bud, about 1 ⅜ inches Color Topside near 158B; bottom near144C

[0042]Peduncle.—Length: About 1 ¾ inches Strength: Firm Color: Near 59C.

[0043] Flower

[0044]Size.—About 5 inches.

[0045]Borne.—Singly.

[0046]Form.—High centered.

[0047] Petalage: About 38

[0048]Petaloids in center.—Few.

[0049]Persistence.—Strong.

[0050] Fragrance: Slight

[0051] Lasting Quality: About 3 weeks on plant; about 6 days aftercutting

[0052] Color

[0053]During first 2 days.—Inner petals at flower center topside near65B; bottom near 65C; outer petals topside near 65B, bottom near 65C.

[0054] Base of petals (Point of attachment): Near 158B

[0055] General tonality from a distance: Near 65B

[0056] Color Change: As bloom ages, fades slight to near 65C; after 3 ormore days, about the same

[0057] General tonality from a distance: Dark red even after 3 or moredays

[0058] Petals

[0059]Texture.—Soft.

[0060]Shape.—Wider than long.

[0061]Arrangement.—Normal.

[0062]Appearance.—Satiny.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

[0063] Arrangement of stamens, Regularly arranged around

[0064] Filaments and Anthers: styles

[0065] Color: Filaments near 162B; Anthers near 158B

[0066] Styles: Thin

[0067] Stigmas: Color near 158D

[0068] Hips/Seed Vessels/Ovaries

[0069]Shape.—Round.

[0070]Size.—About ½ inch.

[0071]Color.—Near 144A.

[0072] Seeds: No seeds observed

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant of the varietysubstantially as shown and described.